Amazon drops a deal on SteelSeries Arctis 3 gaming headset for Nintendo Switch
Amazon is currently running a deal on the SteelSeries Arctis 3 gaming headset, which is compatible with Nintendo Switch as well as Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, mobile, and virtual reality. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 features a Discord-certified microphone as well as breathable material so you can game all day without getting warm.
Get over here! All the details on next week’s Mortal Kombat 11 closed beta
Mortal Kombat 11 will hold its closed beta period from March 28 through March 31, giving those who pre-ordered the game the chance to check it out prior to its official launch in April. The closed beta is only available for Xbox One and PS4, but the full game will also be available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Snapchat could soon let you play games in between your selfies
If a new report is accurate, Snapchat will be getting an integrated gaming platform in April. The platform will feature mobile games form third-party developers, and one publisher is already signed on. Snapchat previously introduced AR games that made use of your device's camera in the app.
No Man’s Sky Online is a radical — and free — multiplayer coming this summer
Hello Games has announced the Beyond update for No Man's Sky, a major content addition that will apparently transform how multiplayer and social interactions work within the survival game. It originally launched in 2016 but has undergone several overhauls that have improved on the original formula.
Sony could use a robot to turn your PlayStation into a fitness machine
Sony has submitted a patent application for a robotic device equipped with a camera to assist in your workout. The images included seem to suggest that the device will work with your PlayStation console, but it remains to be seen if this is referring to the PS4 or whatever comes next, like the PS5.
Achievements unlocked: Xbox Live is coming to mobile devices
Microsoft officially announced that Xbox Live features, including Achievements and friends lists, will be coming to iOS and Android games. Developers will be able to pick and choose which features to use, and the progress you make will be consistent across your mobile device, Xbox, and PC.
Gather your wands and take a first look at Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic and Warner Bros. have provided Harry Potter fans with their first look at the AR game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The game will be similar in structure to Pokémon Go, but with tweaks including 360-degree AR areas pulled from the movie series. No release date has been given yet.
Sekiro: Shadow Die Twice launch trailer is filled with truly weird enemies
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is nearing its release date, and the game has received an official launch trailer to celebrate. It's filled with truly odd enemies, including a bull with a flaming log for horns. The trailer also features some of the crazy gadgets and weapons you'll be able to use.
Devil May Cry 5 is fantastic, but DmC: Devil May Cry’s message is more relevant
Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 is one of the best games of 2019 and a welcome return for the series, but its success should not discount just how wonderful Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry really was. The reimagined version of the series was criticized for its change in tone and characterization.
Report: New Apex Legends character leaked, coming soon with Battle Pass
According to a report from Daily Esports, a new character named Octane is set to arrive in Apex Legends around March 12. This will also apparently be when the game's Battle Pass launches, offering cosmetic items up for those who purchase it. The game passed 50 million players in just one month.
PDP LVL 50 headsets prove price doesn’t always equal quality
The PDP LVL 50 headset line offers comfort and sound quality at a price nearly any console player can afford, but one of the headsets emerged as the clear victor during our time with them. The wired headsets start at $50, and all four models use a flip-to-mute feature for the microphone.
The next Xbox could be disc-free and arrive as soon as May
Microsoft is reportedly set to unveil a new disc-free version of the Xbox One S, and it could arrive as early as May. The console will likely see a steep price cut compared to the current Xbox One S, but it doesn't appear that it will impact the continued sale of Xbox One systems with disc drives.
EA has no idea why Anthem is crashing your PlayStation 4
Players have reported that EA's new game Anthem is crashing their PlayStation 4 consoles, but the company doesn't appear to know exactly why this is happening. The game is also on Xbox One and PC, but the worst problems have plagued Sony's system, with some being unable access their data again.
Remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 may be in the works
A rating for a remastered campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was spotted on the PEGI board. The listing has since been removed, but seems to imply that the multiplayer mode will not be included. Developer Infinity Ward has not released any details on its planned Call of Duty game for 2019.
Fortnite season 8 arrives with a volcano, a cannon, and some Apex Legends wisdom
Epic Games has finally unveiled Fortnite Season 8. The new content is largely pirate-themed, with a powerful cannon weapon and new areas underneath a volcano spewing lava. An addition from Apex Legends was also made, giving players a new way to communicate with each other during a match.
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2019
Nintendo and Game Freak have announced Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the new role-playing games coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2019. The games are set in the all-new Galar region and feature new monsters. Random battles and classic Pokémon gyms have returned, and there are three new starters to choose from.
Modulate wants to bring voice skins to your favorite online games
Startup Modulate aims to change how your in-game characters are portrayed with "voice skin" neural network technology. The technology allows your voice to match your characters' appearance, or to make you sound like another person or even a celebrity. Steps are also being taken to avoid "voice fraud."
February 27 Pokémon Direct presentation may give us a glimpse of the Gen 8 game
Nintendo has announced a new Pokémon Direct presentation to air on February 27. It will last for about seven minutes and could include information on the Gen 8 game planned for release in late 2019. Before the game comes out, the film Pokémon: Detective Pikachu will release in theaters.